New England Distribution

Non-native: introduced
(intentionally or
unintentionally); has become naturalized.

County documented: documented
to exist in the county by
evidence (herbarium specimen, photograph). Also covers
those considered historical (not seen in 20 years).

State documented: never been
documented from the
county, but known from the state. May be present. Or,
may be restricted to a small area or a habitat (alpine,
marsh, etc.), so unlikely found in some
counties.

Note: when native and non-native
populations both exist in a county, only native status
is shown on the map.

North America Distribution

Facts About

Swamp red currant is a highly adaptable plant that grows in shady to sunny conditions in wet places. It is straggly in shade and more erect in sun. Although the stem and pedicels of the inflorescence carry glandular hairs, there are no resin dots on the leaves. Swamp red currant can regenerate after mild fires. Its berries and seed are dispersed by a variety of birds and rodents. In addition to wind, its pollinators include hummingbirds.